Artificial Grass, Playground Rubber and Epoxy Floors in Torrance

The Census Bureau's 2024 five year estimates count about 142,130 people in roughly 54,870 households. Owners live in 55.0 percent of them, and the median home was built in 1964.

Sixty year old slabs tell a story. Garage floors are stained and chalky, driveway aprons are cracked, and patios have been patched. A prepared and coated surface fixes the appearance and seals the concrete against moisture. Landscapes from the same era have been replanted and watered for decades. Many owners now choose artificial grass for back yards and side yards, where lawn is demanding and rarely admired.

Because most households own their homes, projects tend to be about long term value: a floor that stays clean, a yard that needs no care. We provide written scopes with product specifications so the work can be compared fairly with other bids.

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals give Torrance an average July high near 76 degrees, fewer than 4 days a year at or above 90 degrees and roughly 14 inches of rain. The city is under 3 miles from the coast and sits in the coastal band.

Mild weather keeps turf and rubber comfortable in sun. The concerns are moisture and salt. We test concrete for moisture before coating, because a coating over a damp slab can bubble. We choose coated or stainless fasteners near the coast, and we build compacted, well drained bases. Shaded patios and north side yards stay wet longer, so we add texture for grip.

OpenStreetMap volunteers have mapped about 9 child care sites, 52 playgrounds, 44 parks and 45 schools in Torrance. Mapped parks include El Nido Park, Sunnyglen Park, Paradise Park and De Portola Park. The child care count is among the higher ones in our data.

Child care centers need cushioning under and around climbing equipment. Title 22, section 101238.2 requires licensed centers to provide it. Poured in place rubber stays level, drains and cleans easily, and it can be installed in colors that match a building or a program. We measure the tallest platform on each structure, match thickness to that fall height and give directors a written record.

Schools and churches have the same needs on a larger scale. Where funding is public, send your bid documents and we will tell you which prevailing wage paperwork we can provide.

Torrance garages carry cars, tools, storage and often a home gym or workshop. A bare slab absorbs oil and dust. An epoxy flake or solid color floor seals the surface, hides stains and rinses clean. For a floor that gets wet, we add a slip resistant finish. A typical garage floor is ground, repaired and coated over two days, then open to foot traffic and, after a few days, to vehicles.

Polished concrete is a good alternative for a clean modern look with no coating to peel. It works best on slabs in good condition, so we review the surface before recommending it.

South Bay yards are often small and well used, with a patio for dinners, a corner for the dog and a strip for children. Artificial grass keeps those yards green through dry years and needs no weekly care. We install over a compacted, drained base, bring turf up to patios and walls with clean edges and finish the seams so the yard looks like one surface. Patios can be coated or polished at the same visit, so the whole outdoor space reads as a single design.

Surface needs differ by property type. A single family house with a wide back yard suits a large turf lawn with a patio edge. A townhome with a small courtyard needs a lightweight, well drained surface and tidy edges against walls. We tailor the base depth and edge details to each, and we photograph the layers before covering them so you have a record.

Associations in the city have their own approval steps. If yours requires a sample or a drawing, tell us early and we will prepare both.

Torrance's water comes from the City of Torrance water utility. We have not confirmed a current turf replacement program, so ask the utility what applies to your address.

Rebates generally pay for replacing lawn with plants, so artificial grass is a separate choice. It fits dog runs, play strips and side yards where plants do not thrive.

Artificial grass for backyards, side yards, pet runs and patios.

Poured in place rubber for child care centers, school yards and church playgrounds.

Epoxy and polished concrete for garages, patios, shops and commercial floors.

We are licensed, bonded and insured. See our cost guides and the Los Angeles County page.

• Photos of the yard, play area or floor, taken from two sides.
• The approximate size of the area.
• For a play area, the equipment list and tallest platform height.
• Whether the slab ever stays damp.
• The age of the slab or earlier surface, if known.

Use the free estimate form and we respond within 24 hours.